Yo guys! Killerbeats here with Chapter 6 of Seeking home!
It means a lot to me that only a few minutes after updating the story my phone is already buzzing with notifications of people following and favoring the story.
As a crazy Australasian man with a peg leg and grenade launcher made from scrap once said..
"Brings a tear to me eye"(Junk Rat)
Anyways, I have said before this is my only story but my my brain being in my head, I have so many other ideas flowing through my thoughts and some for our good old knight and thanks to reading other works like Rwby mafia (kingxana0 keep up that great stuff!) for example, I just get hit with so many ideas of stories. So I guess the only question to ask myself is if I should try to make a story of these ideas. I don't know yet so don't put to much into this.
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Now with Reviews done a little note, this chapter will mostly be based in Remnant and is meant to fill in you lovely readers on some plot holes I didn't notice till Firestorm pointed them out and well.. Plot holes simply cannot do for me. As an avid reader I don't like plot holes either so I won't be leaving some in my story.
EIN MIT DER ZEIGEN!
Down Town Vale
Weiss Schnee was slowly coming to as the sun's ray suddenly washed over her. Her eyes shut tighter in a futile attempt to block out the light. A few moments after she opened her eyes slowly and began to rise from her seat, using her hand to cover her eyes from direct sunlight she observed her surroundings, she was still in the lab and took notice after looking to the source of light that Miss Muroto was next to some blinds. Once her eyes adjusted to the change of light she let out a yawn before speaking.
"Morning Miss Muroto, I must've overstayed my welcome. I'm sorry for the inconven..." With her brain starting up it's normal function, she took notice of the women's attire. She was wearing what would be an explorers gear if it wasn't all black, there was some color of white here and there but overall it looked like some Grimm costume. "Umm what's with the rather strange attire?" Sumire Muroto looked down and adorned a grin.
"Well little huntress, while you were asleep. I took time to investigative just how we are gonna get our little project to work." Weiss perked up at this and quickly stood up and walked over to the older lady.
"And what did you find?" The question it self sounded wary from the voice of Weiss, and it didn't go unnoticed by Sumire. She looked at the girl and it was clear to see just what see was feeling. 'Hoping for the best but expecting the worse' was the only thing that came to mind.
"Well for one, even if we could find the needed amount and combination of the dust and find a way to reverse it's affect. We have no clear power source to even try to open a 'portal' much less substance it if we can't even open it." Weiss started to deflate at her words. Ignoring the girl's growing sadness she continued on."I was stuck on this problem for a while till I came to realize that we just need something or someone to help with the jump start and then we'd be set. See in most things energy related, the amount of energy needed to start up something requires more than the amount of energy needed to keep it going. Afterwards the needed energy is considerably less and manageable, meaning once we open the portal, the amount of power needed keep it open is less then what we started with. Don't get too excited Weiss, the amount needed to keep it going is still vast and we'll need to ensure that it won't overload or short circuit. Taking this into account, I have an idea on just how to do this. I have a person in mind to help, but I couldn't contact her via Scroll call so I must go and speak to her myself." Weiss herself found some hope in the lasts word of her explanation.
" Wait, so I understand the going to speak with them but... how does that explain the get up?"
"Well, this person doesn't 'admire' the city life too much, she prefers that whole "Survival of the Fittest" stuff." Air quoting the term she frowned. "She has a twisted view on life really, it makes sense, but to a person like you or me, we see her view on life as brutal, barbaric, and a ray of other negative words. She just isn't piratical to how things are now. Oh me I'm getting on topic again~" Knocking her fist against her head in a joking manner she cleared her throat." Ok the reason for why I am dressed in a Grimm looking costume is that where she lives is full of Grimm, I gotta give it to those boys in Grimm studies and research. They discovered that with looking like a Grimm and a sort of essence of Grimm to give you the odor, you can blend in with them." To add more to what she said. She handed Weiss a vial with a black looking liquid. "Take a whiff of it." Weiss did a double take and was gonna give it back, her curiosity overpowered her and she decided to smell.
"... What the..?" She decided to smell again, Nothing..."I can't smell anything.." Handing back the vial Sumire, Weiss was still puzzled.
"The human nose, and faunus for that matter wouldn't be able to smell this. Grimm produce a sort of pheromone like other animals, we can't smell it but they can. Given the look and the smell you can walk around grim, the younger ones would flat out walk past you while older and smarter grim would be put off by it, as long as you don't act in a strange manner, you'll be alright. It's how Grimm researchers studied Grimm, considering that they die in captivity. They needed a different way to learn. So what better way to learn them then to observe them? So over time they found the best way to observe them is to look like them, most Grimm lack intelligence so this way was the safest and easiest to use."
"Wouldn't it be easier for a bullhead to take you?" 'Really' Weiss thought, why take the risk and trouble to dress up and put of some odorless Grimm stuff just to head somewhere? The logic of that is so obscured.
"Well... last time I took a bullhead... it didn't go to well..." Sumire shuddered remembering last time she went to visit Raven." To put it simple, I don't want to be shot at again."
"Wait, why would you go back if the first time they intended to harm you? Wait why would a settlement shoot an incoming bullhead anyways?!" Something was very off about that. "Miss Muroto, just where exactly does your friend live? Better yet who is your friend? I'm sure I could use some of my resources to get them rather then risk yourself." It all sounded so fishy, and should it be as bad as it sounds, Weiss doesn't want the only other person who can help her get injured or worst, killed.
"Yea no, you see little heiress. This person would kill whoever you send, annoyingly enough. If she's gonna help I need to go there in person." Extending her hand she grabbed a brown leather cigar case. Opening it she took out a cigar and the cutter, cutting one of the edges she put away the cutter and lit it. Taking a small puff and turned to the Heiress."Don't worry I'll be fine. It sounds bad but rest assure I won't be in danger." With a quick one look over her gear she tightened her straps and motioned for the door. "So in the meanwhile, you can't be here till I get back, now lets go." Weiss tensed up and felt her legs suddenly get heavier.
"Ummm... Are you sure? In the time you go and comeback I could do more experiments and percentages of the dust to find the combinations we need. I could also start setting up the testing area for ..." Sumire cut off Weiss from saying anymore.
"Ok, care to explain the whole little"Stay at this place as long as I can" thing? I know you wanna finish this quickly but I also have a life outside this project and having someone here all the time cuts into my personal things. So what's up?"
Weiss fidgeted for a second and looked at the table and picked up the papers she was working the night before. "It's hard to be near Beacon, my friends, and my teammates. Despite them not blaming me that much now. At first the remainder of team (J)NPR resented me by within the month they started to speak to me again. It was their teammate Ren who ,after hearing what happened from my teammates, manged to get them to calm down. Still I could see in the other two members eyes, Nora and Pyhrra, an anger hidden behind soft eyes and a calm smile. Ren, when Ren is hard to read when his face and tone he uses for me does not convey emotions." Rubbing her temples she lets out a tried sigh."Being around them is a constant reminder of my mistake. It hard being near them without my mind going back to that day...Then there is my own team. All in all my partner Ruby was the closest to him, to Jaune. And we knew him through her, he laughed at the god awful jokes made by my friend Yang and shared the same desire to become a hero as Ruby. Blake found him to be a nice person, someone she admired for his kind spirit and selfless demeanor. At the time I judged him, solely on the fact he tried to get my affection. I mistreated him and always turned down any attempt he did to flirt with me harshly. I was a real bitch to him." The scientist raised a brow at the foul language that was used."There's no sugar coating it, while most people would give a simple "no" I went above and made needless insults and gestures. Looking back at it, I was acting like the person I wanted to avoid becoming."
"And who would that be?"
"My father, it's a joke really" shaking her hand slowly she let out a weak laugh." I left for beacon to escape his controlling grip and avoid becoming just like him. And yet here I acted just like he would. And before you say anymore, Jaune is the the only reason I say this. He was a wake up call for me. Showing me just how little I really changed." Looking over to Sumire she saw the older woman was drifting off. Well she saw she was being glared at by Weiss she rolled her eyes.
"Alright listen kid, you fucked up and now you gotta live with it. Sure it sounds bad but it won't help to beat yourself to death over it." God how Sumire hated needless drama, it was also worst at teens when every little thing is something 'super' important and made a big deal." If everyone who's ever done something bad just up ended their whole life to fix it then what's the point in living? What you need is help, closure, support or what ever it is you call that bullshit. You need to be with your team cause like it or not, this might work of fail. And if it fails are you just gonna stop your life here? Your team will heal too, it's human nature, but if you let it still affect you like this, then you will never recover or give the opportunity to recover to other people cause you still act the same. So simply, nut up and get over it, and before you say I suck at giving advice. Im a scientist, not one of those life advice people. Now let's leave cause the sooner I go on this trip the sooner I get back. So take this time to mend what you've been putting off." Getting up and motioning to the door Sumire watched as the Heiress slowly moved up, and with her head hung low she started to head towards the door. Once she exited the door she moved towards the stairs of the complex and went outside. The sun now brighter in her eyes outside then when she was inside. Shielding her face she made way towards what she assumed was a coffee shop in the distance. Before she had a chance to check her pockets for any lein she was tackled to the ground. Ready to yell at the imbecile who was on top of her she looked up to meet lilac eyes.
"Hiya Weiss! Boy you sure look worst for wear." One Yang XiaoLong was smiling while looking down at the stunned Schnee.
"Yang? What are you doing here?"
"Well, our leader has decided that we need to settle this problem once and for all. So as of today were went out to look for you wherever you may have been. And here will are now. Might I add, you also look like shit." Weiss gave a small glare to yang and processed to get up. "We understand from Ozpin that you've been trying to find a way to get Jaune back." Yang then took hold of Weiss' shoulders and gripped them tightly. "But that doesn't excuse you from basically being gone all the time! I mean come on Weiss! As much as it sucks, Jaune is gone for the time being till you found a solution but with how you've been it's like you disappeared with him!" Yang's eyes were red for a bit before going back to normal. "We're team RWBY and we can't move forward without our Weisscream." Weiss looked down in shame from Yang's outburst, the words hurt no doubt but she knew its gonna be something needed to be gone through if she's gonna come back go her team after the time of absence. Looking towards Yang she was met with a grin. "Now will you come along with me? Or will I have to use force?" Cracking her knuckles for added effect she awaited the answer. Weiss gave an amused look and rolled her eyes.
"Force won't be necessary, I have a lot to make up for and being gone won't fix my problems. I'm sorry Yang for the trouble I made. Now let's meet the other two, I have words for you three to hear." Yang's grin widen as she pulled out her scroll, a quick text and she motioned for Weiss yo head towards the station to beacon. Weiss nervously made her way behind Yang, she had lots to makeup for, first if all being. Reuniting with her team.
Later in Team RWBY's dorm
Ruby, Blake, and Yang were all sitting on Blake's bed looking at Weiss. Ruby's face mixed of anger, joy, and concern at her partner. Blake was more concerned then angered. Yang was surprisingly holding a neutral face. Weiss her self was trying her best to steel her resolve. Clearing her thought she caught the attention of all three.
"I ask for your forgiveness first of all, the guilt of my actions consumed my mind and all I could focus on was getting Jaune back. I was scared to see you all face to face." Weiss felt her eyes water, great now her resolve was cracking." Team (J)NPR, you girls. I felt so bad that I couldn't bare the thought of you all reminding me of my mistake. I was scared of the consequences that would arise, not of higher ups but from you guys. My time here hasn't been the longest but it's something I've enjoyed. I didn't want to lose the friends I made, the warm feeling of knowing people who treat you well. Not because of name or title, not to be in their good favor. No, treat then well because they are like everyone else." Tears dropped from her eyes freely as she tried to maintain her voice level." I felt that if I fixed the problem all is forgiven. That it would be as nothing happened. I was wrong, instead of fixing the problem I made it worse. I separated from those who cared for me and hurt them even more when they were already in pain. I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Weiss was pulled into a hug by one Ruby Rose.
"Weiss calm down, we understand. But just because you are here apologizing doesn't mean your forgiven and all is forgotten." Weiss looked away clearly upset. Ruby moved back and spoke."You need to show us that you are sorry, by being here and trying to mend the strained relationships. I expect you to be in our team activities outside of school and confront Pyrrha, Nora, and Ren. They also must know that you are trying to fix this. In the mean time.." Ruby pulled Weiss to Blake and Yang." You need to be chewed out by Yang and Blake next." Smiling she placed Weiss between said girls. Both who were wearing a face of mixed anger and happiness. Weiss looked at them both before wiping her tears away.
"I understand, please go ahead." She will get Jaune back, but she won't isolate herself from her team and friends again.
DownTown Vale, Near Wall Perimeter
Sumire Muroto was one person who always liked a challenge when it came to her fields of study. This current project from the headmaster of beacon was certainly a big one. And with the reasons behind it being quite the motivation factor for her little helper. She really didn't mind Weiss in her work area but she knew what kind of trouble that breeds. So with rather poor words of encouragement she sent her off go fix other problems she felt needed to be addressed first before the completion of the project. Either way, it was the girl's problem. She will resolve it herself. Muroto has her own task at hand.
Finding a person like Raven is no easy job. Luckily finding her was the hardest part. A person like Raven isn't one to ask and not payback. The mere memory of their first encounter was something she couldn't forget. How could you forget the time someone held a blade to your throat? Yup... good times, either way she manged to make what Raven needed. And in return she got to live and if ever needed, a favor from her. What did she do? Well, not many people know expect for huntresses who learn about it the hard way. Aura, despite how amazing it may be, does not change pregnancy from that of a normal woman or more specific, the pains and dangers still apply to them. You'd think even with all the training and dangers being in that line of work would help them high a pain tolerance. The problem there is that aura is a thing that helps heal injuries and damage done by an outside force. Studies show that aura does not stop pains or damages that are natural in our biology. Which explains why when a huntress get her cherry popped it won't be fixed by aura. And in cases of pregnancy, a woman, huntress or not will still need time to rest and recover for a time to ensure that their bodies are ok and there isn't any hazard to their well being. As shocking as it may be to some people, there have been reports of huntresses who have died giving birth. Tho adding all that they've done, the chances are lower but it doesn't dismiss the fact that they could die from it. Raven was well aware of this and sought out to find a way to have a speedy recovery after she gave birth. When asked a reason she responded that she had more important things come up and that the father of the child has lost her interest. She planned to leave once she had the child and leaving without a word would provide to be the easiest way to do so. So Sumire, in 5 months time made a dust mixture that numbed the pains of her moving around and gave a kick start of energy for the body to use. She did leave out the part of once the dust has been processed through her body, the pains would come in full force and she would need to rest properly. It was honestly quite a project she had and it just goes to show that she knew how to use dust in ways that didn't involve weapons.
"Time to cash in a favor. Hope she remembers me." Continuing down the path she could only imagine what could be of the missing student.
June 11 1939, Nazi Germany
Major David Rader was currently over looking supplies the supplies on the encampment. Seeing everything was in order he moved back to his tent to see a slightly older man waiting. Further inspection showed a symbol of higher rank. The man turned to face the major and the major in turn saluted his superior.
"At ease Major, I believe your progression with the training of the troops is going well?" Taking a seat he motioned for David to sit. Moving behind his desk he moved and took a seat.
"You would be correct Sir. Less then a month and the men have shown great strides in their training. Forgive me..."
"Obergruppenfuher Karl Pfeffer"
"Yes, Obergruppenfuher. I would like to ask what brings you here to the encampment. I would think you would be in the city maintaining order of the people" Karl handed over some papers to the major who took them and began to inspect them.
" Well, I'm sure that I could allow you to select a few men once this put into motion. When would you expect to come again?" The Obergrüppenfuher pondered this for a moment. Once his answer was found he stood up and moved his hand towards the major.
" I say we agree that somewhere in November or December for this interaction to occur." With the conversation over both shook hands and the Obergruppenfuher started to head off to his path. Stopping for a moment his attention was caught but someone. Looking at the subject he saw the mop of blonde hair, with eyes moving down he saw a light skinned face adorned with blue eyes. The person was currently holding a VZ. 24 Rifle aim down a firing range. The man smirked and moved forwards towards his path. He smirked as he walked. The boy would be a nice addition to his unit.
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Writer's block is the only thing I can say and I'm sorry. That and with my last year of high school I haven't found time to in between planing for college and school work to write. So I thank all you loyal readers for waiting. I made this chapter longer and plan to makes these longer as to well, to at least make the wait worth it. So with that I hope you enjoy.
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